DOI: 10.1039/d4dt03538k ISSN: 1477-9226
Near-infrared luminescent materials: a review of their practical applications and prospective advancements
Shuaishuai Zhang, Shuohao Qin, Yuhao Xiao, Zhaoyi Liu, Xiaorui Hu, Zongliang Xiao, Decai Huang, Lei Han, Xinyu YeThis review covers NIR luminescent materials doped with RE, TM, and main-group ions, focusing on their optical properties, mechanisms, applications in bioimaging, LEDs, and sensors, and strategies to improve efficiency and thermal stability.